Parvana's Journey

In this sequel to "The Breadwinner, " the Taliban still control Afghanistan, but Kabul is in ruins. Twelve-year-old Parvana's father has just died, and her mother, sister, and brother could be anywhere in the country. Parvana sets out alone to find them, masquerading as a boy, and she meets other children who are victims of war.

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Parvana has spent a lifetime of horror, fear, and war. Yet her bravery never seems to cease.

And we think *they* were the enemies. We, living in our idealistic North American world, fought in the very war that Parvana lived through. We destroyed the many innocent lives of the native Afghanistans. And yet we complain about trivial, petty things: "Why is my dishwasher not working? I hate having to wash dishes." "Why do I have to do that?" "My clothes are faded; now I have to buy new stuff." Hey, Parvana went through so much worse. Her father died of poor health. Her baby brother died of pneumonia. A little girl who was like a sister to her died from a mine field explosion. An old woman who was like a grandmother to her died from bomb dropped onto her home. Parvana was better than anyone I could hope to be. Would I have given up if I had experienced all the terrible things that happened to Parvana and the other Afghans? Maybe. Maybe not. The truth is, one day we might have to face the same dangers we hear about sitting on our comfy cozy couches watching TV.

I can't believe there is only ONE copy of this book in the entire CPL system. It's unbelievable.
I need 6 copies for a small group at a CPS school and can't afford to keep buying books for my classes. Order more copies!

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Mar 20, 2015

i have read the breadwinner (awesome book) but i havent read this one yet i cant wait to read it!!! :)

this book was amazing but sad.i think you should read this inspiring book.it gives you a thought that u wish you could changs what is happening in afghanistan.the series corrupts you!!!! my teacher corrupted me!! deborah ellis deserves a award for these amazing books!!!!! she now is my favourite author ever!!!! i love her awesome books and these comments below me and very true!! hope u defently enjoy all of her amazing books!!!